CVE-2016-6131
UnknownEPSS 4.62%
Last modified
CVE-2016-6131 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The demangler in GNU Libiberty allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop, stack overflow, and crash) via a cycle in the references of remembered mangled types.. EPSS estimates a 4.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The demangler in GNU Libiberty allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop, stack overflow, and crash) via a cycle in the references of remembered mangled types.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Libiberty | All versions |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/30/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/30/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91519Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=71696Issue Tracking
- https://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-patches/2016-06/msg02030.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/30/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/30/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91519Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=71696Issue Tracking
- https://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-patches/2016-06/msg02030.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-6131?
The demangler in GNU Libiberty allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop, stack overflow, and crash) via a cycle in the references of remembered mangled types.
How severe is CVE-2016-6131?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6131 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6131?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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